Spoke lathe. Metal point enclosed in wood piece within rectangular wooden block. Attached to block sides is a U-shaped bracket. Block moves up and down plank which is notched underneath to hold bracket in place. One end is notched in middle; in notch is iron bracket which encloses threaded shaft of support. Screw head is enclosed by wood piece. Circular cut in opposite end of cut-out.
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Shaker Museum Lathe, Spoke. https://shakermuseum.us/object/?id=22699. Accessed on September 24, 2024
